Church of Magic

BEN FOLSTEIN PRESENTS CHURCH OF MAGIC

A Hedonihilist Revival in Two Acts

Featuring multimedia artist Ben Folstein, with Feathericci, Jerry Weimer, Pete Van Leeuwen, Dan Gower, Nick Petree and Others. Part rock show, part immersive satirical cultist fantasy, part College of Santa Fe reunion, this promises to be a magical night. Church of Magic is the latest of a (mid) lifetime of productions by multimedia artist Ben Folstein. His films, live shows and radio dramas have been exhibited across the country an internationally. Though deeply influenced by the experimental underground, Folstein is at hear a comedian. As Colin Quinn has stated: “Ben Folstein is funny, but he’s so much more than that. Actually, he’s just funny.” The bill is stacked with a veritable who’s who’s of CSF musicos. Feathericci, local Santa Fe legend, will be featured on Drums, along with legendary local Jerry Weimer on Horns. Plus, ice cream mogul Pete Van Leeuwen and sound designer Dan Gower will be shipped in from Los Angeles to round out the Church of Magic band, also known as the Apostle Lips. Plus Beirut’s Nick Petree Brings some magic along with his band, Charles Papaya!

 with CHARLES PAPAYA

Singer, Songwriter and part time mole person, Charles Papaya, emerges from his burrow to bring his musical creations to the light of day. With lyrics that are humorous, cynical and playful and a musical style that juxtaposes sweet melodies against a raucous wall of sound, Charles Papaya looks to shake up the world like a dice game in tornado alley.  His debut album, Hanging Out With Strangers brings a variety of rock & roll styles that has been compared to Phish, Ben’s Fold Five and Elvis Costello.